In the history of every company, there are certain decisions that mark not only a change of address but also the beginning of a new era. For us, one of those turning points began with a decision we made in 2005.

Founded in 1997, Siskon was eight years old at that time. We were no longer a startup taking its first steps, but a company that had produced solid projects and secured its place in the sector. We wanted to carry our activities in software and automation into a more systematic structure, benefit from incentives, and strengthen our sustainable growth. With this goal, we decided to move our operations to either a technopark or a free zone.

At that time, we opened our office in Teknopark İzmir, which was the first and only technopark in İzmir. Being one of the few companies in Turkey to have an office in a technopark was not only a matter of prestige for us but also a strategic step. This new structure offered us many opportunities for growth and innovation.

However, over time, the distant location of Teknopark İzmir from the city center began to create certain challenges—particularly for the daily commute of our employees and for the customer visits of our field teams. It was exactly during this period that we heard about Dokuz Eylül University’s plans to establish its own technopark.

From the very first day of this new initiative, we chose to be part of it. We became a founding partner. We even supported the construction of the Beta Building with a “build-operate-transfer” model. With this step, we were not only moving to a more central location but also actively taking part in shaping a new technopark culture.

The DEPARK office we moved into in 2015 was the very first workspace we designed entirely according to our needs. With its functional structure, we brought together departments such as accounting, sales, administration, and IT. Our proximity to our customers in Torbalı and the Free Zone significantly increased our effectiveness in the field. At the same time, our corporate visibility rose noticeably.

For us, DEPARK was not just a physical address but also a point of intellectual transformation. In this ecosystem, we established new collaborations with startups, companies, and academic stakeholders. The culture of knowledge sharing and mutual support naturally became embedded in our business life.

Looking back today, we can clearly see that our step into DEPARK was not merely a relocation; it was a milestone in which Siskon expanded its vision and reinforced its long-term development strategy.

In addition, we have actively participated in all general assemblies of DEPARK Inc. so far; we have not only been a tenant but also a stakeholder who assumed responsibility with an ecosystem mindset.

Muvaffak AMASYA

General Manager of Siskon Software and Automation